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Citizen Series 8 870vsHenry Archer Tidslinje

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Tidslinje40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Tidslinje40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Tidslinje200m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Tidslinje$5,699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$5,699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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